Texas AgriLife Extension Honors NRCS Employee

Temple, Texas – February 11, 2008.  Lee Knox, rangeland management specialist for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Abilene, Texas, was recognized as the Taylor County Outstanding Extension Cooperator of the Year in Agriculture for 2007.

The Texas AgriLife Extension Service Taylor County Leadership Advisory Board recognized Knox for his leadership and service as the chairperson of the Taylor County Agriculture Committee. “Lee is a great supporter of the educational programs of the region,” said Gary Bomar, Taylor County Ag Extension agent, now retired. “Taylor County is fortunate to have Lee as a citizen of the county.”

A former county Extension agent, Knox has served as speaker and resource person for many programs, including seminars conducted during the annual Farm and Ranch Wildlife Expo, Food and Fiber Day during the West Texas Fair and Rodeo, Big Country Master Naturalist trainings, and numerous continuing education conferences.

“Lee’s dedication to his profession is reflected in his personal commitment and in his many professional honors,” said Don Gohmert, NRCS state conservationist for Texas. His awards include Texas Section of the Society for Range Management’s Outstanding Young Professional, New Mexico State University Gamma Sigma Delta, Outstanding Master of Science Student, and Texas County Agricultural Agents Association District 10 Outstanding Young Agent.
 

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Lee Knox, rangeland management specialist for the USDA-NRCS in Abilene, Texas, was recognized as the Taylor County Outstanding Extension Cooperator of the Year in Agriculture for 2007.	Lee Knox, rangeland management specialist for the USDA-NRCS in Abilene, Texas, was recognized by the Taylor County AgriLife Extension for his leadership and service as chairperson of the Taylor County Agriculture Committee.	Lee Knox, rangeland management specialist for the USDA-NRCS in Abilene, Texas, has served as speaker and resource person for many educational programs in Taylor County.

Contact

Lori Valadez, State Public Affairs Specialist
Phone: 254-742-9811

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